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...1.12 Software support...1-27 1.12.1 1.12.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.5 2.4.4 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 BIOS menu screen...2-5 Menu bar...2-5 Navigation keys...2-5 Menu items...2-6 Submenu items...2-6 Configuration fields...2-6 Pop-up window...2-6 Scroll bar...2-6 General help...
...1.12 Software support...1-27 1.12.1 1.12.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.5 2.4.4 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 BIOS menu screen...2-5 Menu bar...2-5 Navigation keys...2-5 Menu items...2-6 Submenu items...2-6 Configuration fields...2-6 Pop-up window...2-6 Scroll bar...2-6 General help...
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...the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the electric outlet before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are using... is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. If you detect any area where it...
...the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the electric outlet before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are using... is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. If you detect any area where it...
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...VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series... at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 MemOK! ACC Support ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine (continued on the next page) Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
...VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series... at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 MemOK! ACC Support ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine (continued on the next page) Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
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... version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4A77T specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment...
... version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4A77T specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment...
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... accuracy. MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is able to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up and running in no more. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows...
... accuracy. MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is able to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up and running in no more. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows...
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This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Failure to do so may cause ...settings. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord.
This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Failure to do so may cause ...settings. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord.
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... x16 graphics card that came with the screw you may cause you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on BIOS setup. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. To install an expansion card: ...
... x16 graphics card that came with the screw you may cause you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on BIOS setup. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. To install an expansion card: ...
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...RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS M4A77T 1-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and ...
...RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS M4A77T 1-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and ...
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...blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause... cord for the system to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, ...
...blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause... cord for the system to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, ...
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...rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. 4. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) •...]. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a ...
...rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. 4. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) •...]. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a ...
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...SPDIF_OUT) Ensure that the audio device of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M4A77T 1-25 Connect one end of Sound playback is purchased separately. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this ...
...SPDIF_OUT) Ensure that the audio device of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M4A77T 1-25 Connect one end of Sound playback is purchased separately. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this ...
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... onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...
... onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...
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...the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found . b. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these...
...the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found . b. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these...
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... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 For motherboards...
... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 For motherboards...
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... and stability. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum...We recommend that you in this option only if you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you always shut down the system properly from...
... and stability. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum...We recommend that you in this option only if you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you always shut down the system properly from...
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... of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Navigation keys ASUS M4A77T 2-5 Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ... For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Power Menu items Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help Advanced Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master ...
... of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Navigation keys ASUS M4A77T 2-5 Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ... For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Power Menu items Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help Advanced Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master ...
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...configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to 2.2.7 Pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can...menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on a menu screen means that is highlighted when selected....
...configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to 2.2.7 Pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can...menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on a menu screen means that is highlighted when selected....
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... 2.3.2 2.3.3 Allows you an overview of IDE/SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP...device item then press to configure system Time. Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. ASUS M4A77T 2-7 Setting this item to set the system time. Main Advanced Power Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
... 2.3.2 2.3.3 Allows you an overview of IDE/SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP...device item then press to configure system Time. Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. ASUS M4A77T 2-7 Setting this item to set the system time. Main Advanced Power Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
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... you can be configured as [IDE]. • When SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 are configured as [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3/4 can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information SATA Port1 - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or...
... you can be configured as [IDE]. • When SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 are configured as [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3/4 can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information SATA Port1 - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or...
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... detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 BIOS Information Processor Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Information System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 The Advanced menu items allow you an overview ...
... detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 BIOS Information Processor Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Information System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 The Advanced menu items allow you an overview ...